- Aromas: Strikingly perfumed with redcurrant, sour cherry, dried rose petals, leather, tobacco, and an earthy touch of forest floor.
- Palate: Taut and intensely savory with crunchy pomegranate, cranberry flavors, high-wired natural acidity, and a serious matrix of dusty tannins.
- Style: Authentic Nebbiolo that trades simple fruit sweetness for structural tension, old-school savory volume, and a long, chalky finish.
- Winemaking: Sourced from the unique Protero vineyard in Gumeracha, given traditional extended skin maceration, and matured in large, old oak vats.
- Cellaring: Fascinating right now for its aromatics, but structurally built to cellar and evolve beautifully for 5 to 10 years.
- Food Pairing: An absolute champion at the table, pairing perfectly with truffle dishes, slow-cooked duck ragu, roasted pork belly, or charcuterie.
SC Pannell
Born in 1969 and raised at the legendary Moss Wood in Margaret River, Stephen Pannell was destined for a life in wine. In 2004, he and his wife Fiona founded S.C. Pannell, driven by a passion for McLaren Vale and its ability to produce expressive, dry-grown Shiraz and Grenache with a strong sense of place. Widely regarded as one of Australia's most innovative winemakers, Steve's accolades include the Jimmy Watson Trophy, International Red Winemaker of the Year, and recognition by Decanter Magazine as one of the 50 Most Influential Contributors to the World of Wine.
At the heart of Steve's story is Koomilya Vineyard — an extraordinary vineyard in the centre of McLaren Vale that he pursued for more than 20 years before finally acquiring. Established in the early 1800s, this historic site now forms the foundation of his deeply personal Koomilya wines, capturing the character and heritage of one of Australia's great vineyard sites.
